Infl uence of diesel fuel spillage on changes in fi re hazard of peat soils during agricultural works

The article presents the results of experimental studies on the spontaneous combustion ability of peat soils, using the example ofthe Ryazan region during a diesel fuel spill during field work. Refueling agricultural machinery with diesel fuel in the field completely eliminates the use of gas stations, due to the impossibility of its transfer, which takes a significant amount oftime, and as a result, large time and economic costs, so this operation is carried out atthe site of agricultural work. To organize a field refueling point for agricultural machinery, it is necessary to equip a site for the placement and storage of diesel fuel in compliance with fire safety and environmental protection. Diesel fuel contains hydrocarbons with a carbon number of 15 – the boiling point of which is 190-350°C. During the process of refueling agricultural machinery in the field with diesel fuel, spills occur as a result of overfilling storage tanks, tractor, car and combine tanks, leaks in fuel line connections, taps and their damage, which increases the likelihood of fire, especially on peat soils, which have a tendency to spontaneous combustion and self-ignition.

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